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Used 2016 Kia Optima Sedan Consumer Reviews

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1 out of 5 stars

Antenna

T, 05/31/2019
2016 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

The antenna on my 2016 optima broke off in slightly high winds. Kia, Tom - program manager and others would not stand behind the kia brand/product. I would not trust Kia product nor warranty unless you plan on keeping the car in your garage and never driving it on a windy day. A simple antenna cover and repair cost $365.82!!! What good was the factory warranty?

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5 out of 5 stars

the optimal optima !

ernest biddle, 04/06/2016
2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful

balance of performance ,handling and comfort.........just about perfect!

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Rented one for a week

Al D, 07/30/2017
2016 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful

I rented one for a week. I've got long legs. The console has a sharp edge that rubs against my right shin. The ride and handling are fairly good, but the engine and 6AT are not a good match. Smooth acceleration not easy, especially in sport mode. In regular and eco modes, the tranny is reluctant to downshift, so you have to force it a little and that makes the car lurch a bit. The tendency to want to hang around 1300 RPM when you want it to downshift makes the engine a little buzzy and noisy in that range. The brakes are a bit touchy for me, but work well. I was glad to get back to my Camry SE after a week in it. The Camry 4-banger is quieter and torquier in the lower RPM. The Camry drivetrain is smoother and easier to work for mild asseleration increases. Also, the center console is better designed for long legs.

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2 out of 5 stars

Hard seats sore ass

Jan, 12/15/2017
2016 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful

I'm 5' 5 and still have to have the seat all the way up to see over the hood and still do not have the vision to judge where the front of your car is. The seats are hard and long trips are very uncomfortable. When it snows the ice stays on the windshield no matter how I adjust the defrosters. It has no compass as my other autos have had. The trunk is large but the trunk lid is small and larger item won't fit. It does have a good get up and go and has always been reliable a god grocery getter but wouldn't recommend it for long distance.

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4 out of 5 stars

Wanna see ya in a KIA

Pammy smith, 04/12/2016
2016 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 12 people found this review helpful

Decent car for the price. Turbo a big help since it is a 4cyl. Wish it had auto seats.

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